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Tunisia Sets a New Standard for Government Transparency

Written by Terri Kafyeke, 05-05-2016

An online platform allows the Tunisian population to closely follow the work of their national and municipal governments. Read on

The BOBS Awards 2016 Nominations Announced. Let the Public Vote Begin!

Written by Annalisa Dorigo, 12-04-2016

The BOBS Award gives recognition to bloggers, activists and journalists who champion freedom of expression, human rights and the free exchange of ideas on the website: with nominations now in, it is time for the public to cast its vote. Read on

Apply Now: Innovation Into Action Challenge

Written by Anna Rees, 09-02-2016

Organisations with good ideas to address social problems in developing countries have the chance to win funding and support by entering the Innovation into Action Challenge. Get your entry in by 29 February. Read on

It's Time to Flex Your Citizen Muscle

Written by Terri Kafyeke, 28-01-2016

Do you want to change the world? The Citizen Muscle Boot Camp is a fun virtual course that helps you become a more engaged citizen, so you can in turn help make the world a better place. Read on

Become A Citizen Scientist! How You And Me Can Help Decipher The World

Written by Marisa Pettit, 26-01-2016

Ever woken up wanting to change the world but not quite sure how? What about becoming a citizen scientist? The internet is full of opportunities for people who want to make a difference to science and society. All you need is access to the net, a bit of spare time and the desire to do some good. Read on

The 9th Green Me Film Festival in Berlin: Friday 29 to Sunday 31 January 2016. Save the date!

Written by Annalisa Dorigo, 24-01-2016

The ninth edition of the Green Me Film Festival will take place the last weekend in January 2016, at the CinemaxX in Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany. With this year's theme 'Ocean, Life, Water' the event could not be more inclusive and engaging: do you drink water? Then this festival is for you. Read on

Stick to Your Resolutions or Pay Up (to Charity)

Written by Terri Kafyeke, 21-01-2016

Need an extra incentive to achieve your New Year’s resolutions? Create a ‘Commitment Contract’ on StickK.com: if you fail (and you probably will), you will have to donate a penalty to charity or to an organisation you hate. Read on

A Better World is Possible - But Is It Just One Click Away?

Written by Annalisa Dorigo, 19-01-2016

Sitting comfortably at your desk going through the daily online petitions which land on your inbox - a signature here, a share there – ever wondered how effective you may be as an 'armchair' activist? Is online petitioning really all that meaningful? A number of studies have been looking for answers. Read on

What Goz Around Comes Around

Written by Terri Kafyeke, 14-01-2016

GozAround connects people wishing to volunteer with their neighbours in need and local organisations. Users gets points and badges for time spent helping others, and these points can be exchanged for a favour or turned into donations to a charity. Read on

Got My Back? How Mexico City Is Inspiring Its Citizens To Tackle Gender-Based Violence

Written by Marisa Pettit, 13-01-2016

An initiative launched in Mexico City's public transport system aims to tackle the gender-based violence experienced by many of its users. Read on

Thumbs Up! Arriving in Berlin is Our Favourite Project of the Month!

Written by Anna Rees, 13-01-2016

There are tonnes of good ideas that can change the world. Regular readers of RESET will already know of a few. Every month, we will choose one idea that stands out thanks to its impact and innovative approach. Our favourite project in January: refugees use their experience and recommendations to map out Berlin. Read on

Out In The Open and For All to See: Where Environmental Issues Are Causing Social Conflicts

Written by Annalisa Dorigo, 20-10-2015

As communities the world over struggle to protect their natural resources, and the livelihoods that are inextricably linked to these, extraction activities and large-scale 'development' projects designed to fuel the global economy continue to inflict a heavy environmental and social toll on some of the most marginalised populations. Read on

InfluenceMap: Measuring Corporate Impact on Climate Policy

Written by Anna Rees, 28-09-2015

InfluenceMap analyses and assesses corporate influence on climate policy, developing an online portal that ranks companies and trade associations based on how much they shape climate legislation. Read on

Pitch Your Social Business and Win a Ticket to the GSBS 2015!

Written by Adam Zapert, 24-09-2015

Got a social business or a brilliant idea for one? Great! Join the the pitch competition for social business entrepreneurs and win a ticket to the Global Social Business Summit in Berlin. Read on

Saving Lives at Sea: Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS)

Written by Annalisa Dorigo, 15-09-2015

In 2013, after yet another deadly sea voyage that saw 400 migrants drown near Lampedusa, Christopher and Regina Catrambone, a Italo-American couple, decided that enough was enough, took matters in their own hands and founded MOAS – Migrant Offshore Aid Station - to help rescue those in distress out at sea. Read on

All Aboard! Applications for the Venture Bus Closing Soon

Written by Anna Rees, 27-07-2015

The deadline to apply for Ampion's Venture Bus 2015, which packs a team of social entrepreneurs, investors and mentors into a bus for a seven-day road trip across Africa, is this Friday, 31 July. If you're active in the fields of eHealth, female empowerment or agriculture, get on board. Read on

Calling All Bloggers, Activists and Journalists - Nominations for the Bobs Awards Now Open

Written by Anna Rees, 09-03-2015

German media outlet Deustche Welle is calling for entries for its annual Bobs competition, recognising bloggers, activists and journalists who have effectively used digital tools to campaign for social or political change. Read on

Protecting Your Digital Rights - How Do Tech Companies Stack Up?

Written by Anna Rees, 21-01-2015

The project Ranking Digital Rights looks to rank and evaluate tech companies' performance when it comes to freedom of expression, privacy and human rights. Read on

10 Fundamental Design Rules for Nonprofits

Recommended by Anna Rees, 19-01-2015

Good design can change the world — or at least help nonprofits and social good organizations in the process. Whether it's using a website to tell compelling stories or creating an innovative product, design and social change go hand in hand. We spoke to designers and creatives who work in the social good space. To source

Which Political Party is Your Grocery Shopping Supporting?

Written by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, 09-01-2015

Do you know that our eating habits may be supporting political parties? Regularly, unconsciously we end up buying products from companies that support political parties that may not support our own values. A new app for the US market aims to provide some transparency. Read on

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